An exceptionally rare ''Rugger Rhymes'' or ''Lays of the Egg-Shaped Ball'' by T.H.E. Baille and illustrated by Leo Munro, published by Sports Publicat
Hammer:
£280
Estimate:
£300 - £350
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An exceptionally rare ''Rugger Rhymes'' or ''Lays of the Egg-Shaped Ball'' by T.H.E. Baille and illustrated by Leo Munro, published by Sports Publications, circa 1915, hard back cover possibly a presentation copy, the illustrations by Leo Munro of ''The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News'', 31 pages with 15 colour illustrations; sold together with a silver rugby player statue, modelled as a rugby player standing with one foot on a rugby ball, raised upon an ebonised base, height: 13.5 cm, hallmarks slightly rubbed, (2)